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Hosea 4:19

King James Version (KJV)

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Hosea 4:19

Verse 19 of 19

Scripture focus

The wind hath bound her up in her wings, and they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.

Hosea 4:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hosea 4:19

Theological / Devotional

The wind hath bound. Perhaps a figure referring to the storm of divine judgment which will be loosed on Ephraim, sweeping him into captivity. This figure is in striking contrast to that of the “eagles’ wings” that bore the Hebrews out of Egypt toward the Promised Land (Ex. 19:4; Deut. 32:9-12). With patience and long-suffering God bears with sinners, calling them to repentance. Even the predicted captivity of the ten tribes came in gradual stages (see on Hosea 7:9).

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